Edit source Daqing (大庆; Dàqìng) is a city in Heilongjiang Province in China.

Daqing (大庆, Dàqìng) is a city in western Heilongjiang Province, northeastern China, best known for the Daqing Oilfield. The discovery of oil in 1959 transformed the area into one of China's major petroleum centers. The city is also a place to learn about the development of China's modern oil industry.

Daqing has a cold, dry winter and a warm to hot summer. Winters are long, with temperatures often falling well below freezing, while summer is considerably warmer and receives most of the city's annual precipitation. July is generally the wettest month. Visitors travelling in winter should bring warm clothing and check local weather and road conditions before setting out. Summer visitors may wish to bring rain protection.

Daqing's modern history began with the discovery of oil at the Songji-3 well on 26 September 1959. In early 1960, thousands of workers from across China arrived to develop the oilfield in a major campaign known as the Daqing oil battle. The oilfield became an important part of China's petroleum industry and gave rise to a city built around oil production.^[1]

Daqing was officially established as a city in 1979. Its industrial development shaped its urban landscape and local identity. Visitors interested in this history can look for museums and sites connected with the oil industry and the workers who built it.^[2]

Daqing's urban area extends from east to west across several districts. Sartu District is one of the city's main urban areas, while Ranghulu District lies to the west and is closely associated with the oil industry.

Petroleum-related museums and memorials are spread across different parts of the city rather than concentrated in one downtown area. Visitors interested in Daqing's oil history should check attraction locations and transport options before planning their itinerary.

Daqing Saertu Airport offers 4 domestic routes to Beijing, Shanghai Pudong, Guangzhou, and Chengdu, with stops at Dalian, Qingdao, Hangzhou, and Xian. The airport is conveniently located 20km from the city center. Airport shuttle buses connect the airport to the city center, though it is not a popular choice for travelers.

• 46.7479125.13691 Daqing Sartu Airport.  (updated May 2023)

Frequent daily trains from Harbin taking between 1h15 and 2 hours for the trip, costing ¥21-37.

• 46.5307125.11612 Daqing East railway station.  (updated May 2023)
• 46.655083124.8796393 Daqing West railway station.  (updated May 2023)

Buses from Harbin International Airport to the central bus terminal are very frequent; these take between 1-2 hours for the trip. Tickets cost around ¥80 per person.

From Harbin, Daqing can be reached by car via the Suiman Expressway (G10). The distance is about 150 km and the journey usually takes around 2 hours, depending on traffic conditions. Driving is a convenient option for travelers who want more flexibility when visiting places outside the city center.

Intercity carpooling and private-car services are available between Harbin, including Harbin Taiping International Airport, and Daqing. Some services offer door-to-door pickup and drop-off. Carpooling is suitable for travelers who want a more flexible alternative to buses, while private cars can be convenient for travelers with a lot of luggage or a tight schedule.

Daqing's main forms of public transportation are buses, taxis and ride-hailing services. Shared bicycles and electric bicycles are also available in some areas.

Buses serve most districts of Daqing. The basic fare is ¥2, and passengers can pay by scanning a QR code.

Metered taxis are available throughout the city and can be used for travel between districts and major attractions.

Ride-hailing services such as DiDi are widely available in Daqing. They can be a convenient option for travelers who prefer to book a car through a mobile app.

Shared bicycles and electric bicycles are available in some parts of the city and can be useful for short trips.

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  46.611612124.9131361 Daqing Petroleum Science & Technology Museum, Ranghulu Qu, 世纪大道 邮政编码: 163453. Daqing Petroleum Science & Technology Museum, Ranghulu Qu, 世纪大道, postal code 163453. A science museum with exhibits on petroleum, energy and related technologies. Several military vehicles are displayed outside the museum. The museum is located near the city centre.  (updated Jan 2018)
• 46.582141125.1463242 Daqing Museum (大庆市博物馆), Wen Yuan Street 2, Daqing, Heilongjiang, China (take bus no. 35, 50, 805, 810 or 811; get off at Daqing Grand Theatre), ☏ +86 459 4617332, +86 459 4617331. Tu-Su 09:00-16:30; last admission 16:00; closed Mondays except public holidays. Museum dedicated to the natural and human history of the Daqing region. The bulk of the museum's collection consists of fossils dating from the Quaternary period. In total, the museum has over 100,000 fossils from 43 different species, including two fully complete mammoth skeletons. Free.  (updated Feb 2023)

Daqing Dragon Boat Race: June annually. A dragon boat racing event held in Daqing. Check the official announcement for the date and venue of the next edition.

Daqing Oilfield Ice and Snow Carnival: 16 January – 3 March 2026. A winter tourism event featuring ice and snow attractions, themed lanterns, performances, and recreational activities. The fifth edition opened on 16 January 2026 and closed on 3 March 2026. (date needs updating)

Daqing Dragon Boat Ice and Snow Park: , Wanbao Lake, Daqing, Heilongjiang, China. A seasonal winter recreation area themed around dragon boat culture and ice-and-snow activities. Depending on the year, activities have included ice dragon boat racing, snow sculptures and other winter recreation. The park usually operates in January and February; check official announcements for current dates, activities and access arrangements. (date needs fixing)

Daqing has several shopping centres where visitors can shop for clothing, daily necessities and other goods. The following shopping centres are located in the city's main commercial area.

• 46.596403125.110661 Central Shopping Mall (中央商城), Sartu District, Daqing, Heilongjiang. A shopping centre in Daqing where visitors can browse shops selling a variety of consumer goods.  

• 46.597335125.1131862 Dong'an Sunshine Shopping Mall (东安阳光商场), Sartu District, Daqing, Heilongjiang. A shopping mall offering shopping options for local residents and visitors.  

• 46.598588125.1140173 Xiangxieli Shopping Plaza (香榭丽购物广场), Sartu District, Daqing, Heilongjiang. A shopping plaza in Daqing's commercial area, with retail shops and other shopping facilities.  

Daqing's cuisine reflects the food traditions of Heilongjiang and northeastern China. Common dishes include stews, braised meat and grilled food. Visitors can also try keng kao (坑烤), a local style of pit cooking in which ingredients are cooked in an earthen oven.

Other dishes associated with northeastern Chinese cuisine include:

• Gaba guo (嘎巴锅): a one-pot dish in which the ingredients are cooked until a crispy layer forms at the bottom.
• Tieguo dun (铁锅炖): a stew prepared in a large iron pot, often with chicken, pork, fish or vegetables.
• Shazhu cai (杀猪菜): a traditional northeastern Chinese dish commonly made with pork and sauerkraut.
• Guobaorou (锅包肉): crispy pork coated in a sweet-and-sour sauce.
• Guolao (锅烙): pan-fried dumplings with a crisp bottom.

Travellers looking for pit-roast restaurants can investigate the Tiedong Village area in Longfeng District. Restaurant locations and opening hours should be checked before visiting. At smaller local restaurants, menus may be available only in Chinese, so having dish names written in Chinese can be useful when ordering.

46.5245125.1517221 Russia Da Chuan Keng Kao (俄罗斯大串坑烤), Kengkao Street, Tiedong area, Longfeng District (Use the restaurant's map location to find the exact entrance.), ☏ +86 159 4591 9597. A local restaurant in the Tiedong pit-roast area. Travellers interested in Daqing-style keng kao can ask about pit-roasted dishes and preparation times before visiting. Opening hours have not been reliably confirmed.  

46.637477125.1438292 Koufu Dumplings (口福饺子·大学店), 14 Xuefu Street, Longfeng District (Near the Daqing People's Hospital area; confirm the map location before travelling.), ☏ +86 459 811 1666. 09:00–21:00 (reported; confirm before visiting). A casual restaurant serving dumplings and northeastern Chinese home-style dishes. Its menu has also included fruitwood-roasted duck and other traditional Chinese dishes.  

46.581062125.1133483 Gabaguo Private Cuisine (嘎巴锅私家菜), 105 Wanshou Road, Sartu District (Confirm the location of this branch on a map before travelling.), ☏ +86 459 667 7982. 08:30–22:00 (reported; confirm before visiting). A northeastern Chinese restaurant serving home-style dishes, including dishes associated with gaba guo. Check current opening hours before visiting.  

• Simon's bar, Yinzuo walking street, Ranghulu district (Near the oil field bookshop). A small friendly ex-pat hangout with English speaking bar staff, pool/darts and video games. Harbin beer from ¥5. 

• 46.633213124.8852621 Daqing Petroleum Hotel (大庆石油宾馆; Dàqìngshíyóubīnguǎn), 14 Xiliu Street, Ranghulu District (让胡路区西柳街14号; Rànghúlùqū Xīliǔjiē), ☏ +86 459 5991472, Daqingpetrohotel@sina.com.cn. Four star hotel. Rooms with internet access, satellite TV, electronic safety box and in-house mini bar. Meeting rooms, beauty salon, nightclub, bowling, billiards, table tennis, fitness, sauna and massage available. Two restaurants, tea garden and lobby bar. Rooms from ¥580.  
• Daqing Hotel (大庆宾馆; Dàqìngbīnguǎn), 1(4) Dongfeng Road, Saertu District (萨尔图区世纪大道东风路1(4)号; Sàěrtúqū Dàdàodōngfēnglù), ☏ +86 459 6103122. Four star hotel. Rooms with free internet. Business center, travel agency, pool, billiards, table tennis, bowling, tennis, massages and saunas available Rooms from ¥318 including breakfast. 
• 46.568119125.1392072 Luyangchun Hotel (大庆绿阳春酒店; Dàqìnglǜyángchūnjiǔdiàn), Jianshe Building, Gaoxin District (高新区建设大厦; Gāoxīnqū Jiànshèdàshà), ☏ +86 459 4300888. Rooms with internet access. Business center, gift shop, beauty salon and ticket office available. Chinese restaurant, bar, tea house and room service. Listed rates for doubles from ¥368, discounted from ¥191; breakfast ¥20.